Question 1

what are the odds of a 22yo, healthy female getting a septic blood infection through small blisters on hands after handling unwashed chicken eggs&dirt?

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Low: First off, if you have a strong immune system, chances are your body will fight off any possible infection from this activity. Second, even if you did become ill, you are not likely to become immediately septic.  The first thing that would happen is you would get a skin infection.  Hopefully, you would get medical treatment before getting a blood infection.

Question 2

what is the biological definition of septic?

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Infected tissue: In biology this it is defined as tissue infected or festering with bacteria

Question 3

what is septic blood?

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Incorrect term: There is no such thing as septic blood.  Sepsis is systemic inflammatory response syndrome in a patient with an infection. Sirs is high WBC count with fever, elevated pulse and elevated respiratory rate.  Septicemia refers to bacteria circulating in the blood stream usually because of a serious infection.

Question 4

what is septic pneumonia?

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Bacteremia with lung: Bacterial pneumonia with bacterimia.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of septic arthristis?

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Fever and pain: Septic arthritis is a big deal.  It presents with fever, joint pain swelling and redness and lots of pain upon joint motion.  Treatment revolves around drainage and continued drainage of the pus in the joint and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Serious damage to the joint can occur with mismanagement.

Question 6

what causes a septic hip?

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Infection: Usuallythis infection occurs by being spread from a blood infection, .

Question 7

septic hip diagnosis, management?

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Aspiration culture: To diagnose septic arthritis you need to be able to identify bacteria in the joint; in the early stages lavage of the joint and antibiotics can help; in the more advanced cases would need surgery. In children injury to the growth plate is something that is worrisome.

Question 8

are the symptoms of septic hip bad?

Accepted Answer

YES: Symptoms include fever and pain. In fact, the pain typically is extremely severe, in fact, so sever that any motion of the hip is painful. A septic hip hip must be treated rapidly to try and decrease the probability of long term complications.

Question 9

can cellulite lead to septic shock?

Accepted Answer

No: One has nothing to do with the other.

Question 10

can septic shock make a man infirtile?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. : Yes it can. If it caused lack of blood flow to the testes.

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